{2026 New Release} Black Legacy : A History of New York’s African Americans by: William Loren Katz Discover the complete Black history of New York—from 1609 to the present—by the award-winning author of Breaking the Chains and Black Indians. For readers 12 and up.Includes a new intro and last chapter with insights on modern-day movements like Black Lives Matter, plus 50+ historical maps, illustrations, and photos. Essential for NY teachers, librarians and teens. From the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in New Amsterdam in 1609 to the Harlem Renaissance to the impact of #BLM, here is a concise and newly updated history of Black Americans in New York for readers 12 and up.

From the first enslaved African in 1609 to the hip hop artists of today; from the denizens of Weeksville to the new immigrants in the Bronx, plus athletes, politicans, artists and musicians, the whole evolution of Black history in NY is here. #newrelease #BlackLegacy #WilliamLorenKatz #History #NYC